[4] It also pre-dates the European Cross Country Championships (the international event) by over thirty years.

[7] Reflecting the early roots of the tournament, until 2002 the United Kingdom sent four teams – one from each of its constituent countries.

[6] The event garners wide participation: in 2015 a total of 287 athletes competed across four races and clubs from 21 nations were present.

Thereafter, it has been mostly held in the Iberian Peninsula and Italy, reflecting the prominence of the region in hosting elite level cross country meetings.

The tournament has been held as a one-off sporting event for the host venue and also as an element to be incorporated into a long-standing cross country meeting – the annual Almond Blossom Cross Country race in Portugal has been host to the clubs cup competition on numerous occasions.